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AB G3 Theory Musical Terms
Musical Terms introduced for Grade 3
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02/23/2007
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adagietto
 Definition
rather slow (but faster than adagio)
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ad libitum, ad lib
 Definition
at choice (may be played freely)
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agitato
 Definition
agitated
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alla breve
 Definition
with a minim beat
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amore (amoroso)
 Definition
love (loving)
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anima
 Definition
spirit
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animato (animando)
 Definition
animated (becoming more lively)
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ben (e.g. ben marcato)
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well (e.g. well accented)
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brio
 Definition
vigour, liveliness
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comodo (tempo comodo)
 Definition
convenient (at a comfortable speed)
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deciso
 Definition
decisive, with determination
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delicato
 Definition
delicate
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energico
 Definition
energetic
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forza
 Definition
force
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largamente
 Definition
broadly
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leggiero
 Definition
light, nimble
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marcato, marc
 Definition
marked, accented
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marziale
 Definition
martial i.e.military style
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mesto
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sad
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pesante
 Definition
heavy
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prima, primo
 Definition
first
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risoluto
 Definition
(resolute) bold, strong
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ritmico
 Definition
rhythmically
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rubato, tempo rubato
 Definition
with some freedom of time
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scherzando, scherzoso
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playful, joking
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seconda, secondo
 Definition
second
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semplice
 Definition
simple, plain
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sempre
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always, still
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stringendo
 Definition
gradually getting faster
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subito
 Definition
suddenly
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tanto
 Definition
so much
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tranquillo
 Definition
tranquil, peaceful, calm
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triste, tristamente
 Definition
sad, sadly
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volta (e.g. prima volta)
 Definition
time (e.g. first time)
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